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ShopTalk provides Dallas locals with information about local sales, deals, and bargains in fashion, beauty, and home decor.Fri, 24 Jul 2015 01:05:15 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.3Where We’ll Be Shopping With Our Partners Cardhttp://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2014/10/24/where-well-be-shopping-during-partners-card/
http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2014/10/24/where-well-be-shopping-during-partners-card/#commentsFri, 24 Oct 2014 14:06:12 +0000http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/?p=23241Partners Card time. Purchasing a car will get you a 20% discount at more than 750 stores, which can be a bit overwhelming. To help you out, we made of list of where we'll be using our shopping discount this weekend (and what we're lusting after in the stores).]]>Today is the start of savvy shoppers’ favorite week of the year. Yes, it’s Partners Card time. Purchasing a card will get you a 20% discount at more than 750 stores, which can be a bit overwhelming. To help you out, we made of list of where we’ll be using our shopping discount this weekend (and what we’re lusting over).

The Shak. Stanley Korshak’s edgier sister shop has lots of clutches, felt hats, and jackets to get you ready for when winter is (eventually) here.

Goo Goo Eyes. Maybe you need a new pair of shades, or it’s time to trade your specs for something new and flashy. Saturday the store is hosting Oliver Peoples and Tom Ford trunk shows, which is a great time to find both at discounted prices.

]]>http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2014/10/24/where-well-be-shopping-during-partners-card/feed/1Local Designer Lela Rose Makes Football Helmet for NFL Auctionhttp://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2014/01/16/local-designer-lela-rose-makes-football-helmet-for-nfl-auction/
http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2014/01/16/local-designer-lela-rose-makes-football-helmet-for-nfl-auction/#commentsThu, 16 Jan 2014 15:00:46 +0000http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/?p=22604National Football League foundation for a one-of-a-kind line of customized football helmets designed by the likes of Danijo, Nicole Miller, Rag & Bone, Pamela Love, and Dallasite Lela Rose.]]>For those of us who aren’t NFL fans, the Super Bowl is basically a time to chow down and chill out while watching commercials and the half time show (all praise Queen Bey). But this year, you can add fashion to that list thanks to the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Bloomingdales. They’ve teamed up with the National Football League foundation for a one-of-a-kind line of customized football helmets designed by the likes of Danijo, Nicole Miller, Rag & Bone, Pamela Love, and Dallasite Lela Rose.

Lela attended Greenhill School and credits Dallas as one of her inspirations for her fashion line. Of course, her helmet is one of our favorites, and it perfectly matches her spring 2014 line, available at her shop in Highland Park Village. The helmet’s currently up for $248, and all of the proceeds go towards ensuring the safety of youth football leagues across the nation.

If you’d like to make a bid on a haute helmet, you can check it out here.

]]>http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2014/01/16/local-designer-lela-rose-makes-football-helmet-for-nfl-auction/feed/0Lululemon Doesn’t Appear to Be a Fan of Partners Card for The Family Placehttp://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2013/10/28/lululemon-doesnt-appear-to-be-a-fan-of-partners-card-for-the-family-place/
http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2013/10/28/lululemon-doesnt-appear-to-be-a-fan-of-partners-card-for-the-family-place/#commentsMon, 28 Oct 2013 17:57:03 +0000http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/?p=22345photography courtesy of Paige Flink, executive director at The Family Place

Every year, the shopaholics of Dallas have the opportunity to participate in a fundraiser for The Family Place, a Dallas-based family violence service provider, called Partners Card, a $70 card that provides a 20 percent discount at hundreds of participating stores (such as local boutiques, The Gypsy Wagon and Elements, and national designer stores including Oscar de la Renta and Kate Spade). Proceeds from the card purchases go directly to The Family Place’s programs. Lululemon, the beloved yoga apparel shop, is not a supporting retailer, and, based on the look of their weekend window display, not a big fan. Paige Flink, executive director of The Family Place, posted the photo above on her Facebook page this weekend. It was snapped late Saturday afternoon at NorthPark. The text reads: “we do partners yoga, not partners card.” So why the offensive snub to the Partners Card campaign? I’ve dialed the store to find out, but phone calls are going directly to voicemail.

According to Flink, store employees told her Saturday instead of offering a discount for The Family Place, which corporate wouldn’t allow, they were offering yoga to The Family Place. Flink says, at this time, that isn’t true.

Lululemon Northpark…SHAME ON YOU for making a mockery of The Family Place and their Patners Card fundraiser. It’s bad enough you chose not to participate but you went way too far when you put a sign on your storefront window boasting that fact!

I’ve been told the slogan has been removed from the window display, but without making a trip myself, I can’t confirm. In the meantime, if you’re interested in supporting The Family Place, there are more than 750 stores on board–full list here–and you can buy your card at select retailers or online.

“This is our biggest fundraiser,” Flink says. “There are so many fantastic stores that support this. It’s a community effort.”

Hi everyone,
Thank you for sharing this with us and for expressing your concerns. I want you all to know your thoughts and insights to are very important to us, and we have reached out to the Northpark store and have shared your feedback.

This window was not intended to be offensive, instead, it was meant to celebrate our love of yoga. I can understand your concerns for how this was perceived and want to assure you that while we don’t participate in Partners card, the Northpark team is supporting the charity through the gift of yoga. We are in communication with The Family Place and working on what we can create together. Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
~Katelin

]]>http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2013/10/28/lululemon-doesnt-appear-to-be-a-fan-of-partners-card-for-the-family-place/feed/185 Favorite Natural Products with Organic Beauty Talkhttp://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2013/06/05/5-favorite-natural-products-with-organic-beauty-talk/
http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2013/06/05/5-favorite-natural-products-with-organic-beauty-talk/#commentsWed, 05 Jun 2013 16:55:41 +0000http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/?p=21860Summer’s here. Pick up the bronzer and put down the ice cream. Swimsuits are coming, like it or not. Time to reconsider what you’re putting into your body. But what about what you’re putting on your skin? While you’re switching over from concealing powders to dewy tinted moisturizers and matte stains to glossy shades, why don’t you swap some of your chemical-laden go-tos for more natural new favorites? You don’t even have to do the work. Brandie Gilliam, Organic Beauty Talk blogger, has you covered, girl. She’s been on a 10+-year toxic-free journey, and she invites everyone along for the ride. Through trial and error, Gilliam’s become a self-made expert in the natural beauty arena, and she’s generously narrowed down her love list to just five favorites for ShopTalk readers. Take a look.
photography: portrait courtesy of Brandi Gilliam, all others courtesy of retailers

1. RMS Beauty Living Luminizer, $38
“A must have highlighter for glowing skin without any greasiness or shine. Use it on face, lips and even along the shoulder blades.”

]]>http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2013/06/05/5-favorite-natural-products-with-organic-beauty-talk/feed/1How To Help Our Friends In Oklahomahttp://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2013/05/21/how-to-help-our-friends-in-oklahoma/
http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2013/05/21/how-to-help-our-friends-in-oklahoma/#commentsTue, 21 May 2013 15:28:47 +0000http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/?p=21812I’m stealing an entire post from Joslyn on D Moms this morning. If you’re browsing various news channels this morning, feeling sick over the sad stories of loss that have risen from the debris in tornado-damaged Oklahoma towns, there’s something that can make you feel a little better: helping. Even if it’s just a little. Jos blogs:

My friend and Oklahoma-native Sarah James shared a great list of ways to provide assistance to victims of yesterday’s horrible tornado, and I thought I would be helpful to share here as well.

Number One is hosting a trunk show this weekend for Urban Zen. The clothing collection is a fashion-based philanthropic endeavor of Donna Karan’s. It’s made up of lifestyle pieces, soft separates, drapy dresses, cashmere, jackets, and scarves that Urban Zen calls “seasonless, ageless, and timeless.” I agree. You can live in this line. Everything’s soft and drapy, ruched into flattering silhouettes, and in an earthy palette, easy for mixing into any wardrobe. The latest collection, Reflections, is full of cowl necks, long dresses that can double as glamorous evening attire and loungewear, leather leggings, and rich, dark colors made edgy with thick cuffs. Shop the line this weekend and 10 percent of proceeds will benefit The Family Place and Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Foundation, which caters to a variety of organizations.

I loved the concept of Dallas-based Hari Mari right away: the eco-friendly reprocessed rubber, foam, and biodegradable hemp make-up, the financial donation to children’s hospitals per pair sold, and the recycling incentive (bring your old pair back, get 15 percent off your new pair), but after trying on a pair, the deal was sealed. They’re truly the most comfortable sandals I’ve ever worn with the cushy footbed and thick, soft straps. One caviat: the white footbed gets dirty quickly. (To clean, Hari Mari recommends using a soapy towel or towel with Shout.) The new Scouts collection hitting stores next week, however, has an “earthen-tone” hemp foot bed with khaki colored soles which should alleviate some of the dark footprint problem. The straps come in campground-inspired hues such as bright yellow, sea green, pink, navy, red and nude for ladies and include army green, sky blue, and neon green for guys. Rolling onto shelves next week, find Hari Mari’s Scouts collection at Luke’s Locker, Original Octane, The Biz, and these other retailers.

Looks a little World Market-y, and the merchandise compares: bamboo picture frames, paper lanterns, earthy home decor items made of wood (stools, vases, tchotchkes, and baskets), rugs, bird houses, chimes, and jewelry. Silver bangles, dangling earrings, colorful beaded necklaces abound. The difference is the crafting of the goods. Everything here is fair trade and handmade. Get the scoop.

photography by Josh Martin
]]>http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2013/02/20/fair-square-imports-in-mckinney-makes-shopping-a-good-deed/feed/0Put Fur Coats to Better Use: Donate Them Back to Animals at Buffalo Exchangehttp://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2013/01/22/put-fur-coats-to-better-use-donate-them-back-to-animals-at-buffalo-exchange/
http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2013/01/22/put-fur-coats-to-better-use-donate-them-back-to-animals-at-buffalo-exchange/#commentsTue, 22 Jan 2013 20:39:48 +0000http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/?p=20419Who knew fur could be put back to use to benefit animals? I love the fur recycling program happening at Buffalo Exchange through Earth Day on Monday, April 22. Bring in your used fur apparel (coats, stoles, purses, even trims) and Buffalo will send it to Coats for Cubs, a Humane Society program that accepts donated furs and ships them off to animal rehabilitation units, where they’re used as bedding for orphaned animals. Aw. Happening at Buffalo Exchange at 3424 Greenville Ave.

]]>http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2013/01/22/put-fur-coats-to-better-use-donate-them-back-to-animals-at-buffalo-exchange/feed/2Spin for a $15 Donation to North Texas Food Bank at New Flywheel Sportshttp://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2013/01/18/spin-for-a-15-donation-to-north-texas-food-bank-at-new-flywheel-sports/
http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/2013/01/18/spin-for-a-15-donation-to-north-texas-food-bank-at-new-flywheel-sports/#commentsFri, 18 Jan 2013 20:32:25 +0000http://shoptalk.dmagazine.com/?p=20395Just how I like to ride: in a huge stadium so no one can pay attention to me. (photography courtesy of Flywheel)

If you’ve been thinking about hitting up that new spin gym in the Shops at Highland Park, today’s the day to reserve a seat at Flywheel Sports. Take a trial class on Monday for a half-priced $16.82 ($15 plus a fee) and not only do you get to check out a potential new gym, all the proceeds from the class go straight to North Texas Food Bank. This class is a one-time offer for Monday, January 21 at 7 pm. Lots of seats are still available and waiting for your hiney to come grab a good workout. Buy your ticket here.